City of Pinole

10/20/2026

Compost is still available!

FREE HIGH-QUALITY COMPOST is available first-come, first-served at Pinole Valley Park in the baseball field parking lot on Pinole Valley Road at Simas Avenue. Bring your bag/buckets and shovel and enjoy free compost for your garden! 🌱

This compost will continue to be replenished when it runs low as part of compliance with SB 1383 🪏🌻

10/19/2026

Sandbags are available for Pinole residents on a first‑come, first‑served basis at the Plum & Peach Streets Public Parking Lot off Tennent Avenue. Please remember to take only what you need so there’s enough for everyone in our community. Stay safe, Pinole!

10/19/2026

Big changes are coming to the Appian Way Overcrossing at I-80 in Pinole, and we're making sure you know what to expect!
Caltrans District 4 and the City of Pinole have teamed up to help explain upcoming construction, traffic impacts and what drivers can expect during the Appian Way Overcrossing Project.
🎬 We're bringing you the details together!
📅 Nov. 13–16, 2026: A planned 55-hour full weekend closure will allow crews to install a new traffic configuration. Fri.9 p.m. to Mon. 4 a.m.
🚧 Following the weekend closure: Southbound Appian Way will remain closed for long-term bridge widening and support replacement work, while the northbound bridge will accommodate one lane of traffic in each direction. Right turn only onto Appian Way from I-80
📅 Anticipated completion: Spring 2027, weather permitting.
⚠️ Drivers should expect changes to traffic patterns, ramp access, and possible delays. Please plan ahead, follow posted detours and allow extra travel time.
🤝 Caltrans and the City of Pinole are working together to keep residents, businesses and travelers informed every step of the way.
📢 Watch our video, share it with your neighbors and help us spread the word!
📩 STAY INFORMED! Sign up to receive Appian Way construction updates and traffic advisories delivered directly to your email:
🔗 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Nq7MbcF/Appian
You can also follow Caltrans District 4 and the City of Pinole for the latest project information.
🚗 Check QuickMap.dot.ca.gov for real-time traffic conditions.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Appian Way!
All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

10/15/2026

📢Sign up now for a Trained Election Observer Program near you! This program is a free, three-hour, nonpartisan session happening near you beginning this weekend (10/17, 10/18, 10/20 and 10/22). You will learn details about how elections in Contra Costa County are administered. To learn more and sign up, go to https://contracostaobservertraining.org/ Don’t delay!

10/13/2026

🌧️🌬️ PREPARE FOR EL NIÑO, PINOLE! 🌧️🌬️
El Niño is expected to bring wetter, more intense winter weather to California this 2026–27 season — including heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding. Now’s the perfect time to get prepared while the weather is nice!
🧹 Prep your property:
Clear leaves and debris from gutters, storm drains, and any areas where water could pool.
🧰 Build your emergency kit:
Include food, water, medications, flashlights, chargers, and other essentials. Know your evacuation routes in case you need to leave quickly.
✅ Check for flood insurance coverage:
If you live in a place that is prone to flooding, ask your insurance company if you have flood coverage.
📢 Stay informed:
Sign up for Contra Costa County’s Community Warning System: CWSalerts.com
Follow the City of Pinole on social media and subscribe to The Pulse e-newsletter for updates during severe weather.
Track rainfall and local flood conditions: ccflood.us/raintable.html
🚗 Safety reminder:
Never drive through floodwater. Always follow instructions from emergency officials.

🏖️ Sandbags Available
If your property is at risk of flooding, the City provides free sandbags (first-come, first-served) at the Plum & Peach Streets Public Parking Lot off Tennent Avenue. Sand is made available when storms are forecast to bring more than 0.5 inches of rain across multiple events or when a King Tide aligns with storm activity. 🌊
Stay safe, Pinole! 💛

10/09/2026

Strengthen your reading and writing skills at the Literacy Learning Lab. Children ages 5-10 will learn in structured small group tutoring sessions hosted at the Pinole Youth Center.
Register online at pinolerec.com.
Please contact [email protected] for any questions.

10/06/2026

🚜NOTICE OF ROAD WORK – PINOLE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT🚧
Project Areas: Shea Drive, Pinole Valley Road, Marlesta Road
Construction Period: September 21 – October 31, 2026
Contractors: McGuire & Hester
Dear Residents,
The City of Pinole started performing important pavement rehabilitation work in your neighborhood. Work will take place over several weeks and may include milling, paving, iron adjustments, digouts, striping, and surface treatments on Mondays through Fridays. Please review the schedule below for your street.
Shea Drive (Pinole Valley Road to Sarah Drive) – Scheduled Work
• Week of 10/05: Speed bump Install
• Week of 10/12: Raising iron
• Week of 10/19: Final Striping
Pinole Valley Road (Pinole Valley Bridge to Simas Avenue) – Scheduled Work
• Week of 10/05: Dig Outs and Crack filling
• Week of 10/12: Crack filling and Slurry
• Week of 10/19: Striping
Marlesta Road (Appian Way to Marionola) – Scheduled Work
• Week of 10/05: Milling and Filling
• Week of 10/12: Raise Iron
• Week of 10/19: Final Striping
What Residents Should Expect
• Temporary lane closures and slowed traffic
• Occasional driveway access delays during active paving
• Construction noise during standard work hours
• No‑parking zones will be posted in advance—please observe signage
Crews typically aim to complete major activities by Friday each week.
How You Can Help
• Remove vehicles from posted no‑parking areas
• Plan extra travel time during work periods
• Keep children and pets away from work zones
• Follow flagger and traffic control instructions
Contact Information
For questions or special access needs, please contact:
• City of Pinole Public Works – (510) 724‑9910
• Construction Contractor Field Office – (510) 632‑7676

10/06/2026

🚧 NOTICE OF ROAD WORK – PINOLE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT 🚧
Project Areas: Shea Drive, Pinole Valley Road, Marlesta Road
Construction Period: September 21 – October 31, 2026
Contractors: McGuire & Hester

Dear Residents,

The City of Pinole started performing important pavement rehabilitation work in your neighborhood. Work will take place over several weeks and may include milling, paving, iron adjustments, digouts, striping, and surface treatments on Mondays through Fridays. Please review the schedule below for your street.

Shea Drive (Pinole Valley Road to Sarah Drive) – Scheduled Work

• Week of 10/05: Speed bump Install
• Week of 10/12: Raising iron
• Week of 10/19: Final Striping

Pinole Valley Road (Pinole Valley Bridge to Simas Avenue) – Scheduled Work
• Week of 10/05: Dig Outs and Crack filling
• Week of 10/12: Crack filling and Slurry
• Week of 10/19: Striping

Marlesta Road (Appian Way to Marionola) – Scheduled Work
• Week of 10/05: Milling and Filling
• Week of 10/12: Raise Iron
• Week of 10/19: Final Striping

What Residents Should Expect
• Temporary lane closures and slowed traffic
• Occasional driveway access delays during active paving
• Construction noise during standard work hours
• No‑parking zones will be posted in advance—please observe signage

Crews typically aim to complete major activities by Friday each week.

How You Can Help
• Remove vehicles from posted no‑parking areas
• Plan extra travel time during work periods
• Keep children and pets away from work zones
• Follow flagger and traffic control instructions

Contact Information
For questions or special access needs, please contact:
• City of Pinole Public Works – (510) 724‑9910
• Construction Contractor Field Office – (510) 632‑7676